The Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) conducted a daytime operation against an ISIS cell in a residential neighbourhood of Altun Kupri, Kirkuk. Two cell members wearing explosive belts were killed during the confrontation, and a third was reportedly arrested. A child near the scene was also killed.The operation followed a period of surveillance and was intended to capture the cell’s members. According to some sources, unmanned aircraft supported the monitoring through intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. These were reportedly CH-4 or CH-5 aircraft belonging to Squadron 100, although neither the aircraft type nor the unit has been confirmed.
The cell reportedly provided logistical support to ISIS hideouts in the area. It is also suspected of involvement in an attack on a local Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) headquarters approximately one month earlier, which killed one PMF member.
During the arrest operation, two cell members were found to be wearing explosive belts and were killed in the ensuing fighting. The third member was reportedly detained, though reports do not establish whether he was wearing a belt. The confrontation occurred while residents were present in the neighbourhood.
Unified national identity cards were among the items recovered. According to the reporting, these had been issued years before the holders joined ISIS. At the time of issuance, they were neither listed as wanted nor flagged in security records.
The reporting also describes changes in ISIS personnel since its period of territorial control in 2014–2017. Most members active during that period have reportedly been killed or captured. Some survivors now hold leadership positions in Iraq and Syria, while others have moved to Africa to oversee local branches or assume senior roles.
The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism units are recognized as some of the most elite operatives globally.
It is deeply regrettable that a child was casualties during the operation, and this outcome necessitates further explanation. I would appreciate clarification on the following points:
Why was the operation executed during daylight hours within a densely populated residential area?
Was the reconnaissance intelligence provided by the PMF?
Did the Counter-Terrorism units receive any operational support from the PMF or U.S. intelligence agencies?
It is critical to understand the specific circumstances that necessitated conducting this operation during the day.
This security report doesn't really add up; there are too many loopholes and inconsistencies that make the CT team look like they had no idea how to plan or execute this operation.
The sequence of events, based on social media account interpretation, goes like this:
1. The terrorist cell was under constant air and ground surveillance.
2. The CT unit raided the hideout in a crowded residential area in broad daylight, completely throwing away any chance of a covert, surprise attack.
3. The terrorists actually spotted the "covert" surveillance.
4. Even with every tactical measure in place, the three terrorists still managed to break through the siege and escape.
5. A chase ensued through the neighborhood.
6. The three terrorists ended up taking cover in a shop and started a shootout.
7. The CT forces managed to take down two of them, who were wearing explosive belts.
8. The third terrorist didn't trigger his partners' belts and just decided to surrender?
ISIS was defeated after Obama let them grow, then President Trump had their leaders, including Al-Baghdadi, killed.
The question is why does ISIS cells re appeared now, and at Alton Kupri?
Whay ISIS target only the PMF offices not iraqi intelligence or military offices?
Why now a loud voice rejecting state armed control?!
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